Shadow children's secretary Michael Gove's comments that local areas would be given the freedom to abolish children's trusts if the Conservatives win the election is the latest example of one party questioning the value of another's policies. So what is the case for retaining children's trusts?
First, children's trusts are central to enabling schools to boost attainment. The evidence is now strong that the key factors holding children back from achieving their educational potential are largely non-educational. The children who struggle in the classroom are those who have not had a decent breakfast, those who are anxious about their safety at home, those who have undiagnosed health conditions, those whose parents are not supporting them in their learning.
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